Volunteer Opportunities

Driver

We are developing a “pool” of drivers to help get our clients to and from work, medical and program appointments. Valid NC Driver’s license is required. A Raleigh Rescue Mission vehicle is available for you to use.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission

Days/Times:
Flexible hours and days

Frequency:
Daily, Weekly, Monthly

Children's Tutor

Volunteers with a special love for children are needed as tutors/homework helpers for the school-age children at the Mission. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, patient and able to treat the children with a firm kindness. Guidelines will be provided.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission

Days/Times:
Tuesday, Thursday, 6:15-7:30pm, until the end of the traditional school year

Frequency:
Weekly

Babysitter

We are developing a “pool” of babysitters who can play with the children occasionally so that their mothers can attend classes or program appointments. In particular, we need volunteers to babysit the third Thursday of the month from 6:15pm to 8pm during a parenting workshop for the moms.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission

Days/Times:
Third Thursday of each month, 6:15pm-8pm; as needed

Frequency:
Monthly; as needed

Front Desk Receptionist

Volunteers are needed to answer telephones, monitor the front door and interact with visitors. This is a trained volunteer position. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission Front Lobby

Days/Times:
Monday-Friday:
2-hour to 4-hour shifts are available between 5pm and 10pm; current needs are for Thursday and Friday evening volunteers
Saturday and Sunday:
2-hour to 4-hour shifts available between 10am and 10pm

Frequency:
Weekly, Monthly

Donation Center – Team of 2 needed

Volunteers are needed to work at the Donation Center where donations are received at Raleigh Rescue Mission. Responsibilities include receiving and sorting donations and preparing tax receipts. Volunteers must be 21 years old and able to lift 50 lbs.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission Donation Center

Days/Times:
Monday-Friday: 9am-1pm; 1pm-5pm

Frequency:
Weekly, Monthly

Linen Closet Keeper – CURRENTLY FILLED

Volunteers with strong organizational skills are needed to sort miscellaneous donated items and distribute to various ministry areas within Raleigh Rescue Mission.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission

Days/Times:
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm for 1-2 hours

Frequency:
Weekly

Computer Lab Facilitator – CURRENTLY FILLED

Volunteers are currently needed to facilitate computer lab time for clients and community members. Volunteers assist students in working with basic functions in MS Office.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission Adult Learning Center

Days/Times:
Monday: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Saturday: 10am-11:30am

Frequency:
Weekly, Seasonal

Tutor

Tutors assist adult residents in building academic and vocational skills. Tutors must be able to explain math or reading concepts from an elementary school level to a high school level.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission Adult Learning Center

Days/Times:
Monday-Thursday: 2pm-4pm
Monday-Thursday evenings: 6pm-8pm

Frequency:
Weekly

Early Childhood Assistant

Volunteers with a big heart and gentle spirit are needed to assist teachers in our W.E. Mangum Children’s Development Center in caring for children, ages 2 1/2 – 5. Background and reference checks, as well as a TB test, are required.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission W.E. Mangum Children’s Development Center

Days/Times:
Monday-Thursday: 8am-12pm--time may be split up during this shift
Friday-8am-12pm
Monday-Friday: 2pm-4pm; 3:30pm-5:30pm for Extended Day Program

Frequency:
Daily, Weekly

Medical Practitioner

Medical practitioners, including nutritionists, dietitians, physician's assistants, physical therapists and podiatrists, are needed to teach classes in health maintenance and well-being. Experience with the indigent, mentally ill and homeless population is preferred.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission Medical Clinic

Days/Times:
Days and hours flexible

Frequency:
Weekly, Monthly

Dentist

Volunteer dentists are needed to help patients with acute dental problems. Volunteers will assist patients on the NC Baptist Men's Dental Bus when it is parked in front of the Raleigh Rescue Mission. All dental supplies and equipment are provided by the Dental Bus.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission, Dental Bus

Days/Times:
Friday: 8am-1pm

Frequency:
Quarterly

Dental Assistant

Volunteer dental assistants are needed to help patients with acute dental problems. Volunteers will assist patients on the NC Baptist Men's Dental Bus when it is parked in front of the Raleigh Rescue Mission. All dental supplies and equipment are provided by the Dental Bus.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission, Dental Bus

Days/Times:
Friday: 8am-1pm

Frequency:
Quarterly

Meal Service: Prepare, Serve, Clean Up or Full Service

We provide three nutritious meals a day to our clients. We invite volunteers to assist in preparing, serving and cleaning up following a meal or to do full service, which includes all of these tasks. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Please note: Weekend opportunities for individuals are very limited.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission Kitchen

Frequency:
Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly

Times:
Monday - Saturday

Breakfast:
Full Service Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 5am-8am

Lunch: PLEASE NOTE: SATURDAY LUNCH IS CURRENTLY FILLED
Prep: 9am-11am
Serve and Clean Up: 11am-12:30pm
Full Service: 9am-12:30pm

Dinner:
Prep: 2:30pm-5pm
Serve and Clean Up: 5pm-6:30pm
Full Service: 2:30pm-6:30pm

Times:
Sunday

Breakfast:
Full Service: 5:30am-8:30am

Dinner:
Prep: 2:30pm-5pm
Serve and Clean Up: 5pm-6:30pm
Full Service: 2:30pm-6:30pm

Food Pantry – CURRENTLY FILLED

We are blessed to receive a number of donated food items. We need volunteers to organize, sort and distribute items in the appropriate storage area.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission Food Pantry, Kitchen Area

Days/Times:
Monday-Friday: 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm

Frequency:
Weekly

Fresh Market Pick Up – CURRENTLY FILLED

The Fresh Market in Cameron Village donates produce and deli products to Raleigh Rescue Mission each morning. We seek reliable volunteers to pick up the donations and deliver them to the Mission one or more mornings a week. You may use your own vehicle or a Raleigh Rescue Mission vehicle. A valid NC driver's license is required.

Location:
Fresh Market Cameron Village to Raleigh Rescue Mission

Days/Times:
Monday-Friday: 8am-9:30am

Frequency:
Weekly

Whole Foods Pick Up – CURRENTLY FILLED

Volunteers are needed to pick up donations from Whole Foods on Wade Avenue, deliver them to Raleigh Rescue Mission and unload in the kitchen. You may use your own vehicle or a Raleigh Rescue Mission vehicle. A valid NC driver's license is required.

Location:
Whole Foods in Raleigh to Raleigh Rescue Mission

Days/Times:
Tuesday and Thursday: 8am-9:30am

Frequency:
Weekly

Food Lion Pick Up – CURRENTLY FILLED

Two Food Lion stores donate to Raleigh Rescue Mission. We need volunteers to pick up the donation, deliver it to Raleigh Rescue Mission and unload it in our kitchen. You may use your own vehicle or a Raleigh Rescue Mission vehicle. Valid NC Drivers License is required.

Location:
Raleigh Blvd. Food Lion to Raleigh Rescue Mission

Days/Times:
Monday, Tuesday: 10am-11:30am

Frequency:
Weekly

Rub a Dub Dub, The Walls Need to Be Scrubbed

Help keep the Mission walls clean by bringing cleaning pads and then applying some elbow grease to wipe off smudges. This is a great activity for youth and adult groups that can be combined with another volunteer opportunity.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission

Days/Times:
Monday-Friday, about 1 hour between 9am and 5pm

Frequency:
Weekly, Monthly

Donation Center

Volunteers (teams of two) are needed to work at the donation center where donations are received at Raleigh Rescue Mission. Volunteers will receive and sort donations and prepare tax receipts. Must be 21 years old and be able to lift 50 lbs.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission

Days/Times:
Monday: 9am-1pm; Wednesday: 1pm-5pm
*Please note: We have an urgent need for the Monday 9am-1pm shift

Frequency:
Weekly

New Bern Property Clean Up Crew

This is a great volunteer opportunity for a group! Teams are needed to help clean and maintain Raleigh Rescue Mission’s New Bern Ave. property. This includes picking up and disposing of any debris found on the property. If needed, Raleigh Rescue Mission will provide trash bags and work gloves upon request. Adult supervision for individuals under 18 is required.

Location:
Property at corner of New Bern Ave. and Swain St.

Days/Times:
Flexible on both. Typically a great Saturday activity for 2-4 hours

Frequency:
Weekly, Monthly

Vehicle Detailing Teams

Help keep our Mission vehicles clean! This is a wonderful small group activity. Responsibilities include washing the exterior, vacuuming and cleaning the interior of vehicles.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission

Days/Times:
Monday-Saturday: 9am-12pm

Frequency:
Weekly

Color Our World…Beige! Minimum of 4 people

We need experienced teams to paint interior walls and trim at Raleigh Rescue Mission. It would be a wonderful blessing for the group to bring supplies such as brushes, rollers, drop cloths, paint pans and buckets, tape, ladders, screwdrivers and paint stirrers. If a group is unable to provide supplies, please notify Raleigh Rescue Mission and they will be provided. We will supply paint. Volunteers must be 18 years old.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission

Days/Times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday; 4 hour shifts between 9am and 4pm

Frequency:
As needed

Ground Landscaping Crew

This is a great volunteer opportunity for those who love to work outdoors! We need help keeping the grounds maintained by pulling weeds, trimming shrubs, mowing the grass, spreading mulch and fertilizer.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission grounds

Days/Times:
Monday-Saturday: 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm

Frequency:
Weekly March through October

Kitchen Kleaners

Volunteers are needed to deep clean our kitchen and dining hall by cleaning the stove, walls, refrigeration units, shelving, food prep workstations, dining hall tables and chairs.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission Kitchen

Days/Times:
Monday-Friday: 9am-12pm

Frequency:
Monthly

Playground Clean Up Team

Keep our playground clean and safe for the children! We need teams to help pick up debris, sanitize playground equipment, mow grass and trim.

Location:
Corner of Hargett and Bloodworth Street

Days/Times:
Monday-Saturday: 9am-12pm

Frequency:
Weekly March through October

Adopt a Garden

This is a wonderful opportunity for your group to do at home, church, school or space permitting, even at Raleigh Rescue Mission! Create a garden and grow your favorite vegetables or flowers and deliver them to Raleigh Rescue Mission. Groups provide plants and soil.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission or Off-site

Days/Times:
If at Raleigh Rescue Mission, Monday-Saturday 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm

Frequency:
As needed

CDC Sanitation Team

This is a great activity for a small group! Bring your small group to sanitize the Children’s Development Center. We sanitize to meet the Health Department regulations and to keep the children’s center healthy! This is a great opportunity for groups of middle-school and older youth; adult supervision is required.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission Children’s Development Center

Days/Times:
Saturday: 9am-12pm

Frequency:
Weekly, Monthly

CDC Playground Clean Up

Have your crew of 5-10 people come and sanitize the Children's Development Center outdoor playground! This is a great opportunity for groups of middle-school and older youth when combined with the CDC sanitation activity; adult supervision is required.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission Children's Development Center

Days/Times:
Saturday: 9am-10am

Frequency:
Monthly

Meal Service: Prepare, Serve, Clean Up or Full Service

We provide three nutritious meals a day to our clients and need volunteers to help with this service. We invite small groups to assist in preparing, serving, and cleaning up following a meal or to do full service which incorporates everything. We also welcome groups that can “sponsor” a meal by providing and serving the meal, especially on the weekends.

We ask that groups larger than 5 people rotate the participation of their members. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Location:
Raleigh Rescue Mission Kitchen

Duration:
Weekly, Monthly

Times:
Monday-Saturday

Breakfast:
Full Service: 5am-8:30am

Lunch: PLEASE NOTE: SATURDAY LUNCH IS CURRENTLY FILLED.
Prep: 9am-11am
Serve and Clean Up: 11am-12:30pm
Full Service: 9am-12:30pm

Dinner:
Prep: 2:30pm-5pm
Serve and Clean Up: 5pm-6:30pm
Full Service: 2:30pm-6:30pm

Times:
Sunday

Full Service: 5:30am-8:30am

Dinner:
Prep: 2:30pm-5pm
Serve and Clean Up: 5pm-6:30pm
Full Service: 2:30pm-6:30pm

Sunday Sack Lunches

Help provide the Sunday noon meal for our clients by making sack lunches that include a sandwich, chips, fruit, dessert and drink. Your group will prepare 85 lunches and deliver them to the Mission by 2pm on Saturday. This a fantastic opportunity for groups!

Location:
Drop off to Raleigh Rescue Mission

Days/Times:
Saturday by 2pm

Frequency:
Monthly

Lunches-To-Go

We have several women and children who use our Emergency Overnight Services each night. These lunch bags will be provided to the women and children when they leave in the morning so that they will have a healthy lunch to take with them. We need 30 lunches each day of the week.

Location:
Drop off to Raleigh Rescue Mission

Days/Times:
Sunday-Saturday prior to 7pm for next day distribution

Frequency:
Daily, Weekly, Monthly

Adopt a Garden is a fun way to work together to bring a blessing to our clients by having a garden at home, school or church. You can decorate flower pots and bring in the flowers or vegetables you grow.

Home baked goods are always a welcome treat!!

Have a pajama party and have your guests bring a book and pair of kids' pajamas to donate.

Take construction paper and cover it with clear contact paper to make place mats. You can decorate them and write an encouraging word on them. We would need approximately 100.

In your school, church or neighborhood group, create and cut out items to decorate our kitchen bulletin board. This can be a seasonal theme or inspiration and encouragement board.

Looking at our urgent needs, create a grocery shopping list and have each child shop with their family to bring in an item on the list. You can then donate the items collected on your grocery list.

Lunches-To-Go is another activity that would be great for kids.