Wilmington NC Newcomers Club

Community Groups

[Click on underlined name to link to organization's website.]

Airlie Gardens	Airlie Gardens Matt Collogan mcollogan@nhcgov.com 798-7707	Established in 1901, Airlie Gardens is a valuable cultural and ecological component of New Hanover County and North Carolina history.
American Cancer Society Relay for Life	Relay for Life Kendal Klein, Community Manager, Relay for Life 254-4870	The American Cancer Society consists of more than two million Americans united to conquer cancer through balanced programs of research, education, advocacy, and service. Volunteers are needed to help organize and conduct the relay.
Assistance League of Greater Wilmington	Assistance League Barbara Lloyd, VP Membership algreaterwilmington@yahoo.com	A national nonprofit organization with 122 chapters that puts caring and commitment into action through community-based philanthropic programs. Currently 5 programs serving children, seniors and families in the Wilmington area.
Bellamy Mansion	Bellamy Mansion 503 Market Street Sharon Stone 790-8738 shstonenc@aol.com	The Bellamy Mansion is one of the state's premier architectural and historic treasures. It currently operates as a nonprofit museum providing docent and self-guided audio tours of this antebellum mansion and the site's slave quarters. Volunteers needed as docents as well as for spring fundraiser, "Art of the Table."
Brigade Boys and Girls Club/Big Buddy Program	Brigade Boys Dana Floyd, Coordinator 392-0747	2 hours per week commitment at the Club, 2759 Vance Street. Program matches adult role models with children in need of extra adult attention.
Cape Fear Literacy Council	Cape Fear Literacy Council 1012 South 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 251-0911	The Cape Fear Literacy Council is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide individualized literacy services for adults in the Cape Fear area so they are able to meet their goals and develop their potential. Volunteers are welcomed as tutors and to assist with awareness-raising and fundraising events.
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity	Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity 20 N. 4th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 762-4744	We are a Christian housing ministry serving the Cape Fear Area (New Hanover, Pender and northeastern Brunswick Counties), working with God and our community to empower families through homeownership.
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science	Cape Fear Museum Karen Smith,Volunteer Services 798-4351	The Museum is the oldest history museum in North Carolina; it was established in 1898.
Cape Fear River Watch	Cape Fear River Watch Kemp Burdette, Resource Development Coordinator 762-5606	The mission of Cape Fear River Watch, Inc. is to protect and improve the water quality of the lower Cape Fear river basin through education, advocacy and action.
Carolina Canines for Service, Inc.	Carolina Canines Amie Granbois 362-8181	Carolina Canines for Service, Inc. is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to achieve greater independence and enhanced quality of life and to improving people's lives through the services of specially trained dogs.
Coastal Horizon Crisis Intervention Center	Coastal Horizon Center 615 Shipyard Boulevard 790-0187	Promotes choices for healthier lives and safer communities by providing professional assistance to those in need of prevention, crisis intervention, criminal justice alternatives, community outreach, substance abuse and mental health treatment services.
Communities in Schools of Cape Fear	Communities in Schools Tracy Tisdale, Volunteer Coordinator 343-1901	Communities in Schools of Cape Fear conducts the PaSS (Partnership for School Success) for 3rd and 6th grade students in New Hanover and Pender Counties.
Domestic Violence Shelter	Billie Blackwell 762-7720	Volunteers are needed to work at the Vintage Values resale shops, whose proceeds support victims of domestic violence.
Dreams	Dreams Tracy Wilkes, Director 772-1501	This is a youth development organization that uses the performing, visual and literary arts to reach young people ages 8-18 who are living in poverty and at risk for involvement in the Juvenile Justice system, as well as for academic failure.
Good Shepherd Center	Good Shepherd Susan Sullivan, Director of Resource Development 763-4424, ext.113	Our mission is to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and foster transition of those in crisis to independence in the community. Opportunities are available for volunteers of every age, interest, and schedule � days, evening, and weekends. Call today for a tour and to explore the many ways that you can make a lasting positive impact on the lives of those in need,
Guardian ad Litem Program	Guardian ad Litem Program 272 N. Front Street, Suite 215 251-2733	A Guardian ad Litem is a trained volunteer who is appointed by the court to advocate for the best interest of an abused or neglected child in order to ensure every child has a safe and permnanent home. No special education or experience is required; compassion for children is essential. Thorough training is provided.
Lower Cape Fear Hospice	Lower Cape Fear Hospice Chris Scott, Community Outreach Coordinator Chris.Scott@lcfh.org 796-7927	Volunteers provide respite for caregivers and much-needed emotional support for patients and their families. They also assist hospice families with errands as needed. Volunteers act as objective, caring friends to people in need. They also provide administrative support, help with special events, and give assistance with community outreach.
Meals on Wheels	Home Delivered Meals Ashley Huffman, Coordinator New Hanover Co. Senior Resource Center ahuffman@nhcgov.com 798-6423	Home Delivered Meals, our local Meals on Wheels provider, is looking for help from people whose desire to give back to their community gives them the inspiration to share some of their time with those that need it most. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and package dinners to be delivered, organize schedules, make phone calls, load delivery vehicles, and deliver meals. Whether you have only a few hours one day per week, can volunteer every day, or can only work a few hours on a weekend, your assistance is needed.
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher	NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher Suzanne Holtzclaw, Volunteer Coordinator 458-7468 ext. 232	Volunteers assist in the areas of Education, Aquariology and Horticulture and also as certified divers. Volunteers enable visitors to discover, enjoy and learn about exhibits and collections at the Aquarium.
New Hanover County Library	Friends of New Hanover County Library Mary Ann Beltracchi mabeltracchi@ec.rr.com 686-3332	Donations make free library programs available for children and adults.
New Hanover Health Network	New Hanover Health Network Linda Mueller, Volunteer Coordinator 343-7784	Volunteer service opportunities are available at Cape Fear Hospital, Coastal Rehab Services, Hospitality House, Medical Mall and New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
RSVP: Retired Senior Volunteer Program	Barbara Mullins 259-9119, ext. 25	A new program in Pender County where retired volunteers use their life skills to assist others in the community through tutoring, home assistance,and mentoring developmentally disabled to find jobs.
SCORE	SCORE Lee Edwards, Recruitment 452-5395	SCORE is the premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs. Since 1964 both working and retired business executives, business owners and corporate leaders have donated their time and expertise as volunteer business counselors.
Thalian Hall	Thalian Hall Tony Rivenbark, Executive Director 310 Chestnut Street 632-2241	Volunteers are a vital part of our operation, and there are several types of volunteer opportunities available: usher corps, docents, archives.