According to a study by Statistica, over 64 million Americans participate in volunteer work each year. That’s a lot of giving back! The best part? You can get involved, too. If you’re looking to work with volunteer organizations in Raleigh, NC, we’ve got you covered. We’ve highlighted some amazing nonprofits in the area focussing on everything from education to fighting homelessness. Also, be sure to check out our post on other amazing things to dive into in Raleigh.
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Nonprofits organizations in Raleigh, NC
Thankfully, there are a lot of great nonprofits in Raleigh seeking volunteers. Follow your passions to working with just one organization, or many.
Educate Tomorrow’s Parents
This nonprofit organization in Raleigh aims to improve children’s well-being by preparing youth for parenting. In addition, they are dedicated to reducing teen pregnancy, improving health awareness, and increasing fatherhood involvement.
Kimberly’s Touch
This nonprofit in Raleigh centers around providing emotional and financial care for those battling cancer. In addition, their goal is to create a future where all cancer patients have adequate access to healthcare regardless of their backgrounds.
Jobs for Life
This faith-based nonprofit org in Raleigh aims to reduce unemployment in the area by providing job training. In addition, the organization provides classes and skills training to those seeking fulfilling jobs that fit their unique talents.
Family Promise of Wake County
This nonprofit organization in Raleigh, NC is devoted to helping families. They focus on assisting those experiencing homelessness find sustainable, permanent housing. Also, their greater goal is to end homelessness in Wake County.
Puzzles with Purpose
This nonprofit in Raleigh, NC is dedicated to using puzzles to help improve the mental, social, and emotional well-being of all. In addition, they use puzzles to uplift others and bring people together.
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Camp Corral
This charity is dedicated to helping children whose parents were lost or wounded in the military. They connect with children through enrichment programs and hosting summer camps and other fun activities.
Ten Eighteen Uganda
Ten Eighteen Uganda is a nonprofit based in Raleigh, NC that aims to “effect a cultural shift in Uganda’s poorest communities to lift the youth and families out of a lifestyle of poverty and disease.” This is the nonprofit UniMovers Raleigh partners with for the annual donation!
Common nonprofit jobs in Raleigh
If you’re hoping to turn your passion for working with nonprofits into a career, that’s also a possibility. There are several job opportunities in the world of nonprofits.
Communications
Do you have a knack for graphic design? Are you good with social media? If so, then communications may be for you. Often, these positions allow workers to have hands-on interactions with the community. Also, they support the nonprofit through in-person and virtual events and pages. Help a nonprofit share its passion with the world.
Development and fundraising
Are you interested in finance? Passionate about helping others grow? If so, then a job in fundraising may be for you. Often, these positions help support the organization financially by maintaining and growing sources of income. Help plan fundraisers and create financial plans.
Programs coordinator
Do you like designing and planning opportunities for community involvement? Prefer being hands-on? If so, then program coordinating may be for you. Often, these positions create workshops, certificate programs, and classes to help support the nonprofit.
Senior management
Have you worked at a nonprofit before? Are you good at delegating tasks? If so, then working in senior management at a nonprofit may be for you. Help an organization realize its dream by making sure all parts of the nonprofit are running smoothly and are coordinating with each other.
How to donate to these nonprofits
Feel inspired to get involved? If you’re in Raleigh, NC, and interested in working with any of these nonprofits, we’ve got you covered.
- Firstly, become an assistant instructor with Educate Tomorrow’s Parents
- Secondly, donate funds to Kimberly’s Touch
- Teach a class with Jobs for Life
- Also, assist with daycare at Family Promise of Wake County
- In addition, host a fundraising event for Puzzles with Purpose
- Get involved with a camp program at Camp Corral
How to help other nonprofits
Wondering how to get involved with nonprofits in general? Here are some ways to show your support.
- Firstly, contact the nonprofit
- Secondly, ask to volunteer at upcoming events
- Share their social media posts
- Help create flyers for their events
- Also, encourage your friends and family to volunteer with you
- In addition, collect needed supplies
- Fundraise in your neighborhood
Aubrey graduated from UCLA in 2019 with dual degrees in English and Psychology, as well as receiving a concentration in Fiction Creative Writing. Her writing can be found at Locale Magazine, UCLA's MindWell pod, HerCampus, Westwind, and Bloody Donuts. Aubrey currently lives in Los Angeles with her orange tabby cat, Bowie, and spends her free time reading anything she can get her hands on and soaking up the golden California sun. You can find her hiking the Laguna trails, making jewelry, or exploring the local library.
