Individual Volunteer Opportunities

When you have found an opportunity in which you’re interested, please click here for the next steps on how to become a volunteer.

Youth (<18 years of age) interested in volunteering with Families Moving Forward:

Thank you for your interest in supporting families with children in the crisis of homelessness. At this time, we do not have volunteer opportunities available for youth (individually or in groups) to serve. If you are 16+ and you are interested in serving, please contact:

Maryn Leonard
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
maryn@fmfnc.org
919-683-5878 ext. 31

One time events

• Check out our Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities page for pop-up volunteer needs.

• Volunteer at our next annual fundraiser: Chefs for Change Gala on November 5, 2026.

Childcare Volunteer - Check back for spring 2026

• Objective: Assist Early Childhood Specialist and FMF staff with monitoring and oversight of children (6 months - 4 years) while parents are attending evening programming.

• Duties: engage infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in general or structured play.

• Frequency: 1 hour once a week for a semester or at approx. 3 mo.

• Schedule: Based on availability Mon-Thurs 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Find out more information on the Childcare Monitor Description

parents’ and kids’ stores shopkeepers

• Objective: Run one of our onsite stores for one hour so that parents or children can use earned “Decision Dollars” to purchase new donated items.

• Duties: Maintain the store, assist guests with purchases, and uphold FMF guidelines

• Size: One volunteer per shift

• Frequency: Varies depending on store; see specific volunteer description for more details

• Schedule: Wednesday afternoon or early evening depending on store; see specific volunteer description for more details

Find out more information on the Parents’ Store Shopkeeper Description and Kids’ Store Shopkeeper Description

Youth Enrichment Facilitator

• Objective: Offer life-skills lessons and support to school-aged youth residing in shelter.

• Duties: assist with structured activities and workshops covering various topics (yoga, financial, cooking, etc.)

• Size: Varies (no more than 12)

• Frequency: 1 hour once a week for a semester or at approx. 3 mo.

• Schedule: Based on availability Mon-Thurs 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Find out more information on the Youth Enrichment Facilitator Description

STUDY BUDDY- Check back for spring 2026

• Objective: Provide academic support to school-aged youth residing at Families Moving forward to maintain or improve grades.

• Duties: focus on homework help, practicing reading, writing for our kids' newspaper, and math games.

• Size: One-on-one tutoring or small groups

• Frequency: 1 hour once a week for a semester or at approx. 3 mo.

• Schedule: Based on availability Mon-Thurs 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Find out more information on the Study Buddy Volunteer Description

Office / Administrative / Board Volunteer / Internship

If you would like to provide office or administrative support or serve on our board or a board committee, we would like to discuss our needs with you directly.