Volunteer Opportunities in New Bern, NC

Many newcomers to New Bern love volunteering here because their  efforts have made a major difference in the quality of life for everyone.  You can SEE the difference you make in this small community!!  Here are some of the many opportunities already existing and some  of  the success stories. Join one of these or start your own! All volunteers are welcome!

COMPLETE LISTING OF NEW BERN CHARITIES AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: A listing of all charities from churches to associations can be found by clicking here. (We cannot vouch for the accuracy of the information on this other site, but it does seem to have a pretty exhaustive list.)

Craven County Community Foundation: The Craven County Community Foundation was established to serve the needs of local nonprofit organizations, donors and charitable causes. The Craven County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation and provides grants and funds to worthy nonprofit organizations.

NEW BERN NC ORGANIZATIONS WHICH NEED VOLUNTEERS:

These are some worthy causes in our area that can always use volunteers. Contact them if you want to get involved!

Senior Services: contact 252 638-1790

• Meals on Wheels
   
• Senior Pals:

• Silver Crime
   
• Silver Line- transport
   
• Congregate Nutrition

Infirm or Handicapped:

• St. Paul Visiting Nurse Corps for retired nurses to visit elderly and shut-ins 638-1984
   
• Hospital "Grey Ladies and Lads" (a specific group of volunteers within the larger Volunteer Services Department) Carolina East Health Systems 633-8111
   
• Sudan Shriners - New Bern is the state headquarters for the Sudan Shriners who support the Shriner's hospital for children.

Helping the Needy:

• Merci Clinic  252 633-1599
   
• Food Bank, contact your area church 
   
• Greenbrier Fund for Needy Children  252 638-9327
   
• Habitat for Humanity  252 633-9599
   
• Women's Shelter
   
• Guardian Ad Litem 

Emergency Services:

• Red Cross  252 637-3405
   
• Emergency Preparedness
   
• Volunteer Fire Department  252 636-6608

Historical Preservation:

• New Bern Historical Society 252 635-8558
   
• North Carolina Maritime Museum (252) 728-7317  Beaufort
   
• New Bern Preservation Foundation 252 633-6448
   
• Tryon Palace docents  252 514-4900

Language and Literacy Services:

• Craven Literacy Council needs volunteers to teach adult reading
• Spanish and Croatian Translators needed for migrant worker services
   
• English Speaking Union

Law Enforcement:

• Local and federal law enforcement retirees wanted to help local Police Department for Ride-alongs and office work.

Environmental and Animal Protection:

• NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (252) 247-4003
   
• Colonial Capital Humane Society
   
• North Carolina Maritime Museum (252) 728-7317  Beaufort
   
• Wildlife Federation
   
• Neuse River Foundation  at www.neuseriver.org

Charitable Associations:

• Carolina East Health Systems (largest hospital on the Carolina Coast) 252- 633-8127 
   
• Salvation Army 252 637-2277
   
• Heart Association
   
• American Cancer Society
   
• Alzheimers' Support Help CRMC 252-633-8111
   
• Coastal Stroke Club 

Arts  and Culture   

• Bank of the Arts  252 638-2577
   
• Craven Literacy Council

SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS: The social and religious groups and churches in New Bern are extremely active, fulfilling needs that once the government took care of, including:

feeding the hungry, providing health care for the working poor; serving as prison volunteers to teach and counsel; re-habilitating homes for elderly; providing help for legal immigrants from many countries, and more.

The list is endless, and opportunities have never been so diverse or so desperate! 

To find out what volunteer assistance is needed from these organizations, just ask your own church or synagogue or contact the primary religious services group, Religious Community Services. They operate an Emergency Shelter and a Soup Kitchen, among other services. Contact them at their offices at 919 George Street- Phone: (252) 633-2767, or 412 Broad Street in New Bern- Phone: (252) 637-4185.

Or click here for a list of Social Service and Religious Organizations in the New Bern area.  

SCHOOLS: New Bern Area schools have a very active volunteer program; in any area you care to help, there is a place for you.  Click here for Craven County Schools Volunteer and Teacher Certification contact information or call your local school for information.

COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS: Most newer communities have their own newspaper: all volunteer labor. They are all superior publications and a lot of fun. Click here for our New Bern News and Media page for contact information.