Chatham County NC Community Involvement
Places to Volunteer in Chatham County
Chatham County, just south of Chapel Hill, NC, offers a wide variety of ways to be involved within the community. The county sponsors numerous nonprofit organizations through grants. Community members volunteer hundreds of hours to these same organizations.
Little time left in your tight schedule? Specific talents you want to utilize? No problem! There are ways to help on your own schedule and in your own field of interest. Read below to discover how you can get involved in just a few of the various Chatham County organizations.
Chatham Arts Council
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Gallery aids
- Special event organizers
- Committee members
- Fundraisers
- Outreach to communities members, schools, and associations
- Writers (for press releases, newsletters, marketing materials)
Contact Information:
http://www.chathamarts.org/
Molly Matlock, 919-542-0394
Chatham Cares Community Pharmacy
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Pharmacy technicians
- Nurses
- Administrators/Office support
- Data entry
Contact Information:
http://www.chathamcares.com/
919-663-0177
Volunteer applications are available online, and should be mailed or faxed to:
Chatham Cares Community Pharmacy
112 Village Lake Road
Siler City, NC 27344
Chatham County Partnership for Children
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are needed to participate on several committee boards, including:
- Finance
- Personnel
- Community Outreach
- Planning & Evaluation
- Nominating
- Fundraising
Committee calendars can be found on the Partnership for Children website.
Contact Information:
http://www.chathamkids.org/index.htm
919-542-7449
200 Sanford Highway
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Chatham County Together!
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Mentors
- Tours
- Board members
- Fundraisers
Contact Information:
http://www.chathamcountytogether.org/
919-542-5155
Applications, background checks, interviews, and training are required to work as a volunteer. The application can be found on the Chatham County Together website.
Chatham Social Health Council
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Board members
- Fundraisers
- Educational presentation support
- Administrators
Contact Information:
http://www.chathamcouncil.org/
919-742-3762
401 North Ivey Avenue
Siler City, NC 27344-3073
CORA Food Pantry
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Food pickup/delivery (preferably with larger capacity vehicles)
- Food drives (individuals or organizations)
- Food donations (making and accepting at the Food Pantry)
- Sorting/stocking food
- Administrators
Contact Information:
http://www.corafoodpantry.org/
919-542-5020
40 Camp Drive
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Food Drive information:
Contact Food Drive Team Leader Don DeVore: 919-444-9137
Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Crisis call center advocate
- Shelter support
- Thrift store support
- Child care
- Administrators
- Furniture donation pickup/delivery
Training is required for most positions.
Contact Information:
919-542-5445
200 East Street
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Board members
- Troop/group leader/advisors
- Assistant leader/advisors
- Administrators
- Product sales managers
- Event directors
- Camp volunteers
Contact Information:
http://www.nccoastalpines.org/
Corporate Office & Raleigh Service Center:
919-782-3021
6901 Pinecrest Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
Application and background check are required.
Chatham County is a popular destination for families looking for acreage, large lots, and country living near Chapel Hill, Apex, and Fort Bragg NC. There is also a strong traditional farming community and a thriving green movement existing in beautiful Chatham County. Thank you for making a difference.
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