Serving Carteret, Craven, Jones and Pamlico counties, the Coastal Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross needs volunteers to assist with Bloodmobiles and to serve as instructors for classes in First Aid, CPR, Learn to Swim, life-guarding, babysitting and with local and national disaster situations. Volunteers represent the chapter at fairs,...more about American Red Cross Coastal Carolina Chapter
Human Care Services
Officials here will tell you that the hospital would not run as well or as smoothly without its faithful volunteers. The center uses its nearly 500-strong volunteer corps for everything from delivering mail and operating the gift shop to administering the Lifeline personal emergency response system. There is a youth volunteer...more about CarolinaEast Health System
Craven County Arts Council relies on volunteers to keep its wheels moving. The main gallery, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, uses volunteer hosts year round, and there is always room for help in the gift shops, the office and with fund-raising events. Ongoing projects need volunteer...more about Craven Arts Council
The school system welcomes volunteers to aid teachers and students in a variety of ways with an active community volunteer program in every school. Prospective volunteers may call the school of choice directly or the central office at the number above. Most in demand is assistance for children having problems in...more about Craven County School System
DECHLA provides services to the Hispanic and Latino community in Carteret, Craven, Jones and Pamlico counties. Classes include free community English classes, Spanish and English interpretation, computer education, and referral information and services. The New Bern center is always in need of help in the upkeep and maintenance of the premises, basic...more about Down East Council of Hispanic/Latino Affairs (DECHLA)
Through donations of money, materials and volunteer labor, Habitat for Humanity builds modest homes in partnership with qualified families who meet Habitat's selection criteria and who contribute 250 sweat-equity hours to Habitat projects. Houses are sold to families on a no-profit, no-interest basis. To date, the New Bern affiliate has completed 50...more about Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Bern
The local police department is always on the lookout for volunteers to serve in clerical and court liaison positions and with the Explorers Program and the Pawn Shop Reporting Program. Volunteers fill out a three-page application and undergo a background screening and reference check. When screening is completed, volunteers are matched...more about New Bern Police Department
