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The Hidden Cost of Volunteer Recruitment – How Activate Good Helps Nonprofits
Volunteer recruitment costs more than you think. Discover how Activate Good removes barriers and helps nonprofits recruit effectively—without the heavy lift.
Fall into a Good Harvest with Activate Good
Join Activate Good this fall and discover volunteer opportunities that celebrate community, harvest gratitude, and bring people together through service.
9/11 Day of Service: How UNC Health Honors the Day Through Community Action
See how UNC Health honors the 9/11 Day of Service by volunteering with Activate Good. Join hundreds across the Triangle in giving back and building community.
9/11 Day of Service: A Day to Serve and Remember
Join Activate Good for the 9/11 Day of Service in Raleigh. Volunteer to honor the day with purpose, compassion, and community. Sign up for a shift today.
Digital Wellness Through Volunteering: Reclaim Your Time and Make a Difference
Explore how digital wellness through volunteering helps reduce screen fatigue, fight negative news, and create deeper, real-world connections.
Add a Spark to Your Summer – Take Your Family on an Adventure in Volunteering
Make this summer count! Discover meaningful summer volunteering for families and turn service into a fun, confidence-boosting adventure.
Celebrating the First-Ever Spark Awards: Honoring the Changemakers of the Triangle
The first-ever Spark Awards Activate Good honored changemakers across the Triangle. Meet the 2025 winners and get inspired by their stories of service.
Students: Shape Your Future Through Summer Volunteering with Activate Good
Shape your summer with meaningful volunteer work. Discover student volunteer opportunities that help you gain skills, build friendships, and explore your future.
Tips for New Volunteers: What to Expect and How to Get Started
Just getting started? These tips for new volunteers explain what to expect and how to get the most out of your first experience.









