Volunteering in Downtown Raleigh

Giving back in downtown Raleigh is easier than you might think, with a number of organizations and agencies looking for kind, compassionate volunteers to lend a hand. Here are a few of our favorite non-profits looking for an extra set of hands:

• A Place at the Table – There are two ways to get involved and give back at this popular downtown Raleigh cafe, whose mission is to make sure no one misses a meal, whether you can pay or not. You can volunteer for an hour (and get a meal in return! Walk-ins are welcome!) Or you can sign up to become a regular volunteer crew member with a weekly shift. Email to get involved! 300 W. Hargett St.

• Raleigh Rescue Mission – There are many ways to give back and help the homeless at RRM, from preparing meals to being a mentor to raising money. Email to find out more. 314 E. Hargett St.

• Raleigh City Farm – Like to get your hands dirty? Raleigh City Farm is the place for you to give back. Weeding, planting, mulching, harvesting. Pro tip: Check out the Wednesday Wine + Weeds April through October, a great way to socialize and volunteer! Sign up to get volunteer alerts here. 800 N. Blount St.

• LGBT Center of Raleigh – Welcome visitors, answer phones, help with projects or volunteer at a special LGBT event (li. Volunteers take on many tasks at the LGBT Center in downtown Raleigh. Email the Center to get involved. 19 W. Hargett St.

• Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC – If any agency “gets” volunteering in Raleigh, it’s the Food Bank, which is the perfect place for big groups that want to give back and do a little bonding while they’re at it. Sort potatoes, carrots, collards – whatever the Food Bank receives in the warehouse, and bag them up for distribution for those facing food hunger throughout the region. See what volunteer opportunities are available now. 1924 Capital Blvd.