Volunteer or Give
Find practical ways to support people and organizations in Alamance County.
Giving back is one of the simplest ways to help build a more caring, connected community. When you volunteer your time, donate resources or support local organizations, you help meet real needs and strengthen the place we all call home.
You don’t have to make a large commitment to make a difference. You can lend a hand for a few hours, give supplies, support a fundraiser or contribute to an organization working on an issue you care about.
Explore the opportunities below to find a place to begin.
Find a Way to Give Back
Local organizations across Alamance County rely on volunteers and donors to support families, expand access to resources and strengthen community life. Start with a cause that matters to you, then follow the link to learn more about getting involved.
Help Meet Basic Needs
Allied Churches of Alamance County
Supports people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity through emergency shelter, a community kitchen, case management and resource referrals.
Southern Alamance Family Empowerment
Provides food pantry access, nursing and physical therapy clinics, job support and resource referrals for vulnerable populations.
The Salvation Army of Alamance County
Provides food distribution, thrift stores, worship services and youth programming through the Red Shield Youth Center.
Alamance Dream Center
Offers wrap-around services for families and children, including food support, diaper bank access, classes, health services, cultural activities and youth programs.
Support Children, Families, and Wellness
Alamance County Community YMCA
Offers affordable fitness programs, youth and teen activities, family support and food access programs.
Little Pink Houses of Hope
Supports women and families facing breast cancer through free, week-long vacation retreats.
Special Olympics of Alamance County
Creates volunteer-driven sports opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Strengthen Arts, Learning, and Civic Life
Alamance Arts
Makes the arts more accessible through educational programs, workshops, facilities and funding opportunities for artists.
Alamance Public Libraries
Connects residents with information, technology, community programs and short- or long-term volunteer opportunities.
Alamance County Board of Elections
Relies on volunteer poll workers to help operate voting sites and support local elections.
Care for Animals, Housing, and Neighborhoods
Burlington Animal Services
Provides animal sheltering and pet support services, with volunteers helping care for animals and support adoption efforts.
Habitat for Humanity
Helps families access affordable homeownership opportunities and relies on volunteers and donors to support its work.
Explore More Volunteer and Giving Opportunities
The organizations listed above are a starting point, not a complete list. Alamance County has many nonprofits, churches, schools and community groups working to meet local needs.
Use Alamance County Public Libraries’ nonprofit directory to explore additional organizations and find opportunities that match your interests.
Consider Donating Money
If you want to make a larger donation or support long-term community investment, local philanthropic partners can help direct resources toward needs and opportunities in Alamance County.
Here are a few to consider:
The Alamance Community Foundation connects local generosity with local needs through its grantmaking initiatives. It grows and leverages community assets to support both strategic investments and immediate needs.
United Way of Alamance County believes each of us has a stake in the success of our fellow community members. It advances social equity practices that promote social mobility and provide opportunities that build a resilient community.
The Women’s Resource Center in Alamance County provides women in our communities with the tools and support they need to overcome barriers to achieve stability, self-sufficiency, and success.
Friends of Alamance County Public Libraries supports the library system through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer efforts that help expand access to books, programs and resources across the community.
Keep Exploring Ways to Get Involved
Volunteering and giving are meaningful ways to support Alamance County. Return to the Civic Guide to explore local meetings, community groups, school involvement and other ways to take part.