In the wake of Hurricanes Florence and Michael, droves of volunteers and good Samaritans turned out to help. Although the news reports have ended, we know that the need for help goes on for months and years. Here at Activate …
NC State University student and Activate Good intern, Shawn Fredericks, recalls the events of September 11 and reflects on the power of coming together to serve years later. During the tragic event that was 9/11, I was six years old …
Looking for volunteer opportunities in Raleigh, Durham, or around the Triangle? See our up-to-date list of needs from hundreds of local nonprofits. Previous Next The attentiveness and positivity of youth never ceases to amaze us. We just wrapped up our second annual …
Read moreAnother Summer, Another Cohort: Teen Summer Program 2018
Introducing: The Triangle Cause Wiki Are you passionate about a local cause? Do you want to motivate others to join you? Would you like to make an impact on an issue while volunteering from home or your phone? Thinking of …
Here at Activate Good we work with some amazing nonprofits, schools, and other partners in our community! Through these partnerships we’ve seen thousands of volunteer opportunities come through our virtual doors. Occasionally, a nonprofit will ask what they can do …
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Exciting opportunities await when you sign up to be an Activate Good volunteer. Brandi Ray, a volunteer for We Plant It Forward, took an unexpected volunteer journey. Her story is a testament to how an adventurous nature mixed with tenacity …
When you’re looking for that perfect volunteering opportunity, let your personality guide your way. Take a quick personality test to find the Activate Good volunteer opportunity best suited to you. If you already know your Myers-Briggs four-letter personality, dive right …
Calling all teens! Looking for a way to make a difference on Earth Day? Activate Good is celebrating the Earth and teen volunteers during its Fourth Annual Teen Days of Service. On Friday, April 20th through Sunday, April 22nd, join …
Read moreYouth Can Volunteer Locally to Impact Issues Globally This April
Recognizing a need + Realizing your potential to do something + Taking action = “Making your own way!” Feel free to try all the one-off volunteer opportunities you’d like until you find your niche, but if you know you have a …
Read moreCan’t Find the Service Project You’re Looking For? Make Your Own Way!
Parents and guardians typically begin volunteering with their families as a chance to have fun together (away from the requirements of work and home) and pay-it-forward to others that may not be as fortunate. It’s something you choose to do to …