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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

Volunteer opportunities in Hoke County, NC.

​While our primary goal is to reengage parents with schools, we also aim to inspire individuals to get involved in their local community. Check the list below for available volunteer opportunities in Hoke County, NC.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Our students can get involved as well! Below, you'll find a separate list of volunteer opportunities specifically for children and teens.

Volunteer opportunities for teens.

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

If you're an educator in Hoke County, NC, or the surrounding area and would like the Volunteer-Village Co. to assist your school's families, please reach out to us. We'd love to discuss how we can support your efforts. If you're an organization looking to list your volunteer events, please use this Google form.

Educators reach out.

FOR EDUCATORS & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

Adult Volunteer Opportunities

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Hoke County Animal Shelter

Looking for something rewarding to do on these beautiful days we’ve been having? Come on out to take our shelter dogs for a walk or a run! There are plenty of cats and kittens that need socialization. And the cleaning of bowls, blankets, and litter boxes is a never ending task that shelter workers would love some help with. Minors are allowed to volunteer with a parent/guardian present. Call the animal shelter today to find out how you can help!

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Hoke County Animal Shelter

353 CC Steele Rd

Raeford NC 28376

910-875-4827

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*Minors may volunteer while accompanied by a guardian. 

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Alpha Life Pregnancy Center

Alpha Life Pregnancy Center offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to match your interests and skills. Whether it’s organizing donations, assisting with events, writing grants, or designing brochures—there’s a place for you here.

Your time and talents can make a real difference in the lives of local families.

Visit alphalifepc.org/volunteer to explore current opportunities, dates, and details. They'd love to have you on their team!

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Hoke Grown Community Garden

Hoke Grown Community Garden's playscape is officially ready for the next big step, and we’d love your help! The pathways are prepped for mulching, and all mulch is already on site. Volunteers can help spread mulch and continue shaping this exciting new community space.

We also have two large dirt piles already on site that will become the playscape’s hills. Volunteers will help shape these into smooth, playful mounds. After shaping, they’ll be topped with soil and rye grass seed for the winter. In the spring, the hills will be finished with sod to create a fun, natural play area for kids.

You’re welcome to bring your own tools, or you can borrow shovels and rakes from the on-site Tool Lending Library.

If you’d like to help, please coordinate directly with Arielle Beal, Garden Director & Volunteer Coordinator. All volunteer times and tasks must be scheduled with her in advance to ensure safety and organization.

Contact Arielle at hokegrowncommunitygarden@gmail.com

Thank you for helping bring this community project to life!"

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Hoke County 4-H

Summer might be over but 4-H is always looking for volunteers to help teach their young club members. From one time demonstrations to a series of events, they welcome anyone willing to share their skills and knowledge. They are also currently seeking volunteers to help with the next 4-H Summer Fun Program for June-August of 2026. Contact Cathy James at cwjames@ncsu.edu or 910-848-8023 to see how you can help grow our future leaders.

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Hoke County Extension Office

🌿 Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity: Community Garden Helpers Needed! 🌿

Love being outside? Want to make a difference with your hands and heart?
The Hoke County Community Garden is always in need of dedicated volunteers to help keep our space thriving!

🧤 What You Can Help With:

  • Weeding

  • Watering

  • Pruning

  • Harvesting

  • Dead-heading

  • Staking plants

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just enjoy getting your hands dirty, we’d love to have you! Come anytime that works for your schedule.

💬 Want a task list? We can provide specific to-dos each visit — or if you're an experienced gardener, feel free to jump in where it's needed most.

📍 Location: Hoke County Extension Office Community Garden
645 E Palmer St., Raeford, NC

🌱 Let’s grow something good together!

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Contact Ashley Grubb with questions: avgrubb@ncsu.edu

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*Minors are welcome to volunteer as long as they are accompanied by an adult. 

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Hoke County Open Door Soupn Kitchen

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity for Adults and Teens:

 

Did you know the Hoke County Open Door Soup Kitchen has a Community Closet?

We love how they go above and beyond to support our community in so many ways.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of volunteers, the Community Closet is currently only able to open once a month. Donations are received regularly, but they need helping hands to organize items and assist community members in finding what they need.

Let’s come together to help keep this incredible resource open more often so those who rely on it can access it when they need it most.

Interested in volunteering or learning more?

Please contact Mrs. Betty Perkins at coaunity1@gmail.com

or 910-496-5787.

Together, we can make a difference.

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Girls on the Run

🏃‍♀️💜 Volunteers Needed: Girls on the Run Coaches! 💜🏃‍♀️

We’re excited to share a volunteer opportunity with Girls on the Run (GOTR) in Raeford! We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic volunteers to serve as Girls on the Run Coaches at Upchurch Elementary for the Spring 2026 season.

🗓 Practice Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:00–4:30 PM
📅 Season Starts: February 18

As we continue to grow, we’d also love to connect with anyone interested in coaching at other Hoke County locations in future seasons.

📝 Coach applications are open until January 28
📚 Required in-person training: January 31, 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Hoke County Public Library
(Volunteer Coaches must also complete an online course and background check.)

If you—or someone you know—would love to help Upchurch girls build confidence, leadership, and healthy habits through physical activity, we’d love for you to get involved!

👉 Learn more and apply here:
https://www.girlsontherunsandhills.org/coach

Please help us spread the word and be part of something truly impactful! 💪✨

Children and Teen Volunteer Opportunities

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Carolina Horse Park

The Carolina Horse Park has several events throughout the year and would love volunteers to come help! There are opportunities for ages 9 and up (with parental guidance) as well as opportunities for adults and teens. Responsibilities would include dressage score running (ages 9 and up) and XC Jump volunteers (responsible adults and teens). To find out the dates and times of the events, check out their website and email Dee ​to register.

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Raeford-Hoke Museum

Do you have a love for history? Or maybe you'd like to learn more about our small town of Raeford? The Raeford Hoke Museum is looking for volunteers to help keep its doors open on Saturdays and Sundays from 2–4 PM!

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about our community’s rich history and share it with others. Whether you’re able to volunteer occasionally or on a regular basis, your time can make a meaningful difference.

If you're interested, reach out to the museum at 910-875-2279 to learn how you can sign up and help keep this important piece of our community open for everyone to explore and enjoy.

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Wreaths Across America 2026

Wreaths Across America is always looking for ways to involve youth and local communities, and there are several opportunities for young people to participate. Kids can volunteer through their groups—such as Scouts, youth groups, or school clubs—to help raise funds for wreaths throughout the year.

All participating locations will hold their wreath-laying ceremonies on December 19, 2026, so go ahead and mark your calendars now! No sign-up is required—simply show up for the ceremony at the time listed on each location’s page.

Below are a few participating locations in our area. There are many more in the Pinehurst and Hope Mills regions, and you can search all locations on the Wreaths Across America website.

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