Please contact the organization to find out what qualifications, time commitment and training they may require. Resources are in alphabetical order, with the exception of general resources at the beginning, and those opportunities available at Duke Children's Hospital or Duke Hospital are listed under those categories.
Duke University Community Affairs Office
Description: Provides a number of resources and is the primary contact for programs such as The College Bound Program, Time To Read Literacy Program, American Reads, America Counts, Technology Project and more.
http://csc.studentaffairs.duke.edu/
The community service center also maintains a list of local volunteer opportunities:
csc.studentaffairs.duke.edu/students/programs/volunteer/local_opportunities.html
General Durham Area Volunteer Resources
Animal Protection Society of Durham
Description: There are a number of diverse ways in which you can help the APS from hands-on animal care to front desk activities to helping outside the shelter. Visit their website to find out more information about how to get involved.
Contact Information: (919) 560-0640 www.apsofdurham.org
Big Brother Big Sisters
Description: Become a mentor and friend to a child. You can become a big brother or big sister spending a few times a month with a child, or you can mentor a child through their site-based program at a local school, find out more about the various opportunities.
Contact Information: Kimberly Breeden or Joe Woodman (919) 286-7155 www.bbbsdo.org
Caring House
Description: This organization provides housing and a community for adults receiving outpatient treatment for cancer at the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Contact Information: (919) 490-5449 or Winston Fitzpatrick winston.caringhouse@verizon.net
Carolina Theatre Volunteer
Description: Volunteers help maintain the rich history of the theatre and ensure its existence.
Contact Information: Betty Rhodes (919) 560-3040 ext. 256
CHANCE
Description: Primarily an undergraduate program that offers tutoring to local high school students on the university campus, but they are looking for graduate and professional school volunteers who could travel to the student's school to tutor. Contact the organization to find out about the particular needs of the schools and students.
Contact Information: Katie Newmark kgn@duke.edu
Council for Senior Citizens
Description: There are a number of volunteer activities available at local senior citizen centers in the area, please contact the organization for more specific needs and locations.
Contact Information: Debbie Webb Ogundele (919) 688-8247
Children's Hospital and Health Center
Child and Adolescent Life Volunteer
Description: Working with children who are hospitalized when they are able to come to a play session or going to them at bedside. Really need volunteers during the morning or afternoon sessions. Sessions are from 9:30 to noon and 1:30 to 4 Monday through Thursday.
Contact Information: (919) 668-4107
Children's Health Center Patient Support Volunteer
Description: Working with chronically ill children who are coming in to see a specialist while they are waiting in the waiting/playroom area. Week days only for two to four hour sessions between 9 am and 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday.
Contact Information: (919) 668-4107
Children's Health Center Family Support Volunteer
Description: Meeting and providing non-clinical support services to the outpatient families by providing information about the facility and answering their questions regarding their waiting time. Week days only for two to four hour sessions between 9am and 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday.
Contact Information: (919) 668-4107
Children's Resource Library Volunteer
Description: Working in a library helping families find appropriate resources and patients appropriate recreational reading. Taking the book cart to each level of the Children's Health Center and reading to children when appropriate. Week days for two to four hour sessions between 9am and 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday.
Contact Information: (919) 668-4107
Duke University Hospital
Adult and Pediatric Advocate Program
Description: Support the office of Patient and Visitor Relations by providing visitation and responding to patient and family requests.
Contact Information: Elitia McMillan (919) 681-2020
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit (Pediatric)
Description: The .Best Buddies. serve as an ongoing support to family members and patients who are receiving treatment at the Duke Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Unit as well as the outpatient setting.
Contact Information: Jane Schroeder (919) 681-1128
Cancer Companion
Description: Be matched with and serve a patient for the duration of that patient's need. They establish a supportive bond with the patient through socializing, reading to, playing card/board games and allowing family members to have some free time.
Contact Information: Harriet Whitehead (919) 684-6914
Cancer Patient Support Program
Description: Provide emotional support, friendship and a more humanistic hospital environment for cancer patients and their families. They orient new patients to the Comprehensive Cancer Center, identifying the specific needs of individual patients and family members and assist in obtaining resources.
Contact Information: Susan Moonan (919) 684-4497, Tracy Berger (919) 684-3263
Cultural Services Eye Center .Touchable Art.
Description: Utilizes the power of the arts to give reassurance and refreshment to the people who come to the Medical Center as patients, families, and even employees. In the Eye Center, .Touchable Art Gallery. volunteers can reassure patients with visual problems that may enjoy the arts despite their handicap.
Contact Information: Betty Haskin (919) 684-2888/(919) 684-6611
Duke Ambassadors
Description: This program provides a variety of services to patients, family members, staff and visitors in the hospital and clinic lobbies. Ambassadors direct patients to various locations, check patient room numbers, provide information on hospital resources and assist in other support tasks.
Contact Information: Nikki Farrow (919) 681-6088
Emergency Department
Description: Volunteers provide assistance to patients, family members and staff through a variety of activities.
Contact Information: Dina Getzelmann (919) 684-3646
Eye Center
Description: Lend a hand to help make the patients more comfortable and to improve patient experience. Volunteers assist staff with various tasks by providing information on hospital resources.
Contact Information: Robin Woods (919) 684-6743
Heart Center
Description: This program provides emotional support for patients and family members being treated at Duke for cardiac related illness.
Contact Information: Leatrice Martin (919) 681-9275/(919) 681-5031
Hospital Auxiliary
Description: The auxiliary supports the Medical Center through the goals of patient service and fund raising. Revenues generated from the .Pink Smock. and .Bouncing Ball. gift shops and snack bar sales are used to fund projects which will directly benefit patients and visitors.
Contact Information: Renea Hunings (919) 681-3933, Diana Getzelmann (919) 684-3646
Host Homes
Description: Volunteers coordinate the placement of patients and/or their family members needing assistance with courtesy housing while visiting the Medical Center.
Contact Information: Nikki Farrow (919) 681-6088/(919) 812-8250
Oncology Recreation Therapy
Description: Volunteers provide a variety of opportunities for creativity and fun to adult patients and their families being treated on the inpatient Oncology floors.
Contact Information: Tina Gadison (919) 681-2928
Duke Cancer Patient Support Program
Description: Attend training programs and spend time talking and listening to patients.
Contact Information: Leigh Robins (919) 684-3651/(919) 684-4497
Duke Community Hospice Volunteer
Description: Share your individual interests, skills, talents and experience with patients and their families. Find out more information about training activities and activities such as the fall Dash .n Splash 5K Run.
Contact Information: Carolyn Colsher (919) 620-3859 ext. 235, colsh001@notes.duke.edu� www.dhcc.dukehealth.org
Durham Crisis Response Center
Description: This center for domestic and sexual violence services offers a number of services and offers a number of opportunities to volunteer such as court or hospital accompaniments, childcare, shelter support, office assistance, fundraising and advocacy.
Contact Information: (919) 403-9425
Durham Rescue Mission
Description: Offer your time to volunteer for community dinners, Christmas, gardening, kitchen, office or seasonal activities. The Rescue Mission offers chelter, clothing, training and spiritual counseling to those in need.
Contact Information: (919) 688-9641 or volunteer@durhamrescuemission.com
El Centro Hispano
Description: An organization that offers educational programs, leadership development programs as well as community support and economic development work for the Latino Community. Also provides health information and organizes a health fair in the fall.
Contact Information: (919) 687-4635
Emily Krzyzewski Family Life Center
Description: This center helps children and their families by integrating education, skill development and recreational programs. There are a number of programs in which to volunteer including the Bull City Shootout, Money Management Program, Health and Fitness Program and more.
Contact Information: (919) 688-3382 www.EmilyK.org
GF Fulton Foundation Community Enrichment Center
Description: Help with their literacy program, computer lab, after-school program, dance lessons, summer camp, GED program or help start a new program. Help kids in one of Durham's most neglected areas.
Contact Information: (919) 489-3573 www.gfffcec.org
Make A Wish Foundation
Description: This organization tries to grant the wishes of children with a life threatening illness, help with fundraising, wish granting, special events, airport greeter and office support.
Contact Information: (919) 821-7111 volunteercoord@wish.org www.eastnc.wish.org
Meals on Wheels of Durham, Inc.
Description: This organization provides a hot nutritious meal to homebound adults in Durham and volunteers help to deliver these meals.
Contact Information: (919) 220-4400 www.mowdurham.org
National Student Partnerships, Durham
Description: Helps people in the community find the resources and jobs they need, wok in a resource center providing research and problem solving services.
Contact Information: (919) 401-0409 www.nspnet.org durham@nspnet.org
NC Cooperative Extension County Center
Description: Work to help families, a large variety of activities are available
Contact Information: (919) 560-0529
Oxford Manor Achievement School
Description: Assist children in their school work in grades K-12.
Contact Information: Shaunesi Frazier (919) 220-6749 omassh@yahoo.com
Partners for Youth
Description: A program of the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership Initiative provides teens with guidance and practical experience that can help them achieve their potential as adults in the community. The program offers year-round educational activities, mentoring, and summer job opportunities for teens.
Contact Information: Leigh Bordley (919) 536-4230 or mlb@duke.edu
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Description: The volunteer ambassador program includes a number of activities including information desk, terminal roaming, tour guide, and community outreach.
Contact Information: (919) 840-2125 ext. 236
Ronald McDonald House
Description: This is a home-away-from-home for seriously ill children and their families at nearby Duke Children's Hospital. There are a number of house activities that volunteers can help with including checking in guests, give tours, replenish supplies, play with children, etc.
Contact Information: (919) 286-9305
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Description: Volunteer to help with horticulture, educational activities, public relations, special events or clerical activities.
Contact Information: Chuck Hemric (919) 668-1705 chemric@duke.edu
Support Our Students After School Program
Description:Work in Durham public schools after school in programs including homework assistance, tutorials, recreation and intramurals and more.
Contact Information: (919) 560-3816
Seeds
Description: Seeds helps neighborhoods and communities creat sustainable green spaces for gardening, gathering and education. Volunteers can work on a specific area of the garden, education activities, outreach, administration and more.
Contact Information: Deb Taft (919) 683-1197 seedsnc@mindspring.com
The Society of St. Andrew
Description: This program helps to provide food for the hungry, deliver their spiritual message and provide a community of support.
Contact Information: Dianne Bittikofer (919) 683-3011 sosanc@endhunder.org www.endhunger.org
Southwest Elementary Volunteer Program
Description: Tutor and mentor an elementary school student, work with a child with a non-English or limited English speaking ability to ensure their success in reading, or lead a small group of children in learning math skills.
Contact Information: Karen Asfeldt (919) 560-3972 kasfeldt@dpsnc.net
Triangle Community Connections
Description: This organization matches volunteers to form a friendship with an adult with a developmental disability living near them. Newly connected friends explore the community and have fun, contact the organization for more information.
Contact Information: Ellie Speh (919) 493-8141 (Durham), Kim Costello (919) 942-5119 (Orange), Laurie Cochran (919) 832-2660 (Wake)
TROSA
Description: TROSA is a residential recovery program that provides training, educational opportunities, interpersonal and communication skills and transition back into the community. There are a variety of opportunities to volunteer, call for more information.
Contact Information: (919) 419-1059 www.trosainc.org
Urban Ministries
Description: This organization provides food, shelter and support services to those in need in Durham. There are volunteer opportunities in food service, the food pantry, the clothes closet, shelter activities and clerical activities.
Contact Information: (919) 628-0538 www.umdurham.org
Welcome Baby
Description: Provide assistance and encouragement to families with newborns, visit families in the hospital to congratulate them, help in the Giving Closet a children's clothing donation center. This program requires prior infant care and parenting knowledge.
Contact Information: (919) 560-7339 www.WelcomeBaby.org