Needs From: United Way of Greater Greensboro

Volunteer: 2026 Host a Neighborhood MeaningFULL Meal Drive

Interested in learning more about hosting a food drive in your neighborhood for the month of May?

We are here to help! It is a fun, easy, and competitive way to bring more food to more children over the summer months. If you want more information on how to do it, we will have 3 options for information sessions. Monday, April 6th at 5pm, Wednesday April 29th at 10am or Tuesday, May 5th.  Click RESPOND and what day you prefer and we will be in touch.  

Agency: United Way of Greater Greensboro

Interested in learning more about hosting a food drive in your neighborhood for the month of May?

We are here to help! It is a fun, easy, and competitive way to bring more food to more children over the summer months. If you want more information on how to do it, we will have 3 options for information sessions. Monday, April 6th at 5pm, Wednesday April 29th at 10am or Tuesday, May 5th.  Click RESPOND and what day you prefer and we will be in touch.  

Agency: United Way of Greater Greensboro

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 31, 2026

Zip Code: 27405

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Food Market Assistance

Help shoppers shop! Volunteers assist in selecting items, boxing groceries and sometimes carrying groceries to their car. Add additional stock and sort donated food. 

Agency: Simple Ways

Help shoppers shop! Volunteers assist in selecting items, boxing groceries and sometimes carrying groceries to their car. Add additional stock and sort donated food. 

Agency: Simple Ways

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 27407

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Unload Truck and Stock Food

Help unload food coming in for shoppers. Shelve and sort items. 

Agency: Simple Ways

Help unload food coming in for shoppers. Shelve and sort items. 

Agency: Simple Ways

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 27407

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Help Shoppers Shop

Help shoppers with food selection. Restock shelves. Check out shoppers. 

Agency: Simple Ways

Help shoppers with food selection. Restock shelves. Check out shoppers. 

Agency: Simple Ways

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 27407

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Food Delivery Drivers

Deliver food to homebound individuals. Once a month commitment. The driver keeps the same route. Drivers can choose their day. Choices are the 2nd Tuesday or Wednesday of the month, 3rd Monday, or the 4th Monday of the month.

Click Respond for more information. 

Agency: Simple Ways

Deliver food to homebound individuals. Once a month commitment. The driver keeps the same route. Drivers can choose their day. Choices are the 2nd Tuesday or Wednesday of the month, 3rd Monday, or the 4th Monday of the month.

Click Respond for more information. 

Agency: Simple Ways

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 27407

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 2026 NVW Volunteer at a food pantry

Help sort, unpack, and organize donated food for children. 

Please note this opportunity is not available as a group sign up. Individuals must sign up for each spot. Thank you!

Agency: Backpack Beginnings

Help sort, unpack, and organize donated food for children. 

Please note this opportunity is not available as a group sign up. Individuals must sign up for each spot. Thank you!

Agency: Backpack Beginnings

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 20, 2026

Zip Code: 27407

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 2026 NVW Pack Enrichment Bags for Children

Learn more about our Raising a Reader (RAR) program and pack supplies for children to use over the summer. RAR supplies books and activities for parents and children to continue learning over the summer when school is out. Help us pack over 200 bags. 

Please note this opportunity is not available as a group sign up. Individuals must sign up for each spot. Thank you!

Agency: United Way of Greater Greensboro

Learn more about our Raising a Reader (RAR) program and pack supplies for children to use over the summer. RAR supplies books and activities for parents and children to continue learning over the summer when school is out. Help us pack over 200 bags. 

Please note this opportunity is not available as a group sign up. Individuals must sign up for each spot. Thank you!

Agency: United Way of Greater Greensboro

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 22, 2026

Zip Code: 27407

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Mentoring Matters

MENTORING MATTERS

United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Mentoring Matters initiative works to increase the number of mentors and improve the effectiveness of mentoring programs in the Greater Greensboro area.

Mentors help keep students in school, improve self-esteem, and set career goals and take steps to realize them. 

 

If you are interested in becoming a Mentor, please fill out the interest form HERE. 

Agency: United Way of Greater Greensboro

MENTORING MATTERS

United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Mentoring Matters initiative works to increase the number of mentors and improve the effectiveness of mentoring programs in the Greater Greensboro area.

Mentors help keep students in school, improve self-esteem, and set career goals and take steps to realize them. 

 

If you are interested in becoming a Mentor, please fill out the interest form HERE. 

Agency: United Way of Greater Greensboro

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 27405

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Pantry

Help shoppers shop or help with unloading, sorting and shelving donated food. This pantry serves over 6,000 people a month.

Agency: Simple Ways

Help shoppers shop or help with unloading, sorting and shelving donated food. This pantry serves over 6,000 people a month.

Agency: Simple Ways

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 27407

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Servers United - Serve food to FSC Members

We invite you to volunteer and help us celebrate the accomplishments of our Family Success Center members. Volunteers will support event setup, lunch service, and cleanup, and will also have the opportunity to hear inspiring remarks, connect with others, and enjoy a fun and rewarding time together.

Click Respond and we will let you know when the next date is to volunteer. 

Agency: Family Success Center 1

We invite you to volunteer and help us celebrate the accomplishments of our Family Success Center members. Volunteers will support event setup, lunch service, and cleanup, and will also have the opportunity to hear inspiring remarks, connect with others, and enjoy a fun and rewarding time together.

Click Respond and we will let you know when the next date is to volunteer. 

Agency: Family Success Center 1

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 27406

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Play & Beautify GCPA

By giving your time, you are able to make a tremendous difference for our staff, families, and our kiddos that are birth to three with special healthcare needs. We offer volunteer opportunities on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month.

Click Respond and you will receive an email with a link with more information and how to sign up.

Agency: Growing Connections Pediatric Achievements

By giving your time, you are able to make a tremendous difference for our staff, families, and our kiddos that are birth to three with special healthcare needs. We offer volunteer opportunities on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month.

Click Respond and you will receive an email with a link with more information and how to sign up.

Agency: Growing Connections Pediatric Achievements

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 27407

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Pantry - Backpack Beginnings

Click respond to volunteer as an individual or group. You will receive an email within a few days from Holly Beck with information on how to sign up. 

Agency: Backpack Beginnings

Click respond to volunteer as an individual or group. You will receive an email within a few days from Holly Beck with information on how to sign up. 

Agency: Backpack Beginnings

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 27407

Allow Groups: No